Late Models run at Speedway tonight
Madera Speedway’s MAVTV-televised Late Model championships are nearing the finishline with Round No. 7 of eight set for tonight. RPM Mortgage Pro Late Models race for $2,000 to win and 100 laps, along with 51FIFTY Energy Drink Jr. Late Models for 75 laps. Toyota Sedans and Modified Super Toyotas will also be competing on the […]
Madera stalwart on pot rejection
The Madera City Council declined this week to further explore or implement any ordinances that would allow the local manufacturing or retail sales of recreational marijuana products. Under Proposition 64 cities and counties in California can now allow, regulate and tax the growing, manufacture and sale of recreational marijuana and it’s related edible products within […]
50 become citizens in Yosemite
Fifty people from 15 countries, from Australia to Zambia, became naturalized U.S. citizens this week before a panoramic view of eastern Yosemite Valley. All immigrants present at Glacier Point on Tuesday applied for the picturesque privilege to become citizens there. The naturalization ceremony, complete with slices of apple pie for all, was one of many […]
Madera County crop and livestock value is down 10 percent
The gross value of Madera County crops and livestock dropped about 10 percent in 2016 compared to the prior year, according to authorities this week. Declining almond prices were partly to blame. Agricultural Commissioner Stevie McNeill presented the 2016 Crop and Livestock Report to Madera County supervisors at their regular meeting Tuesday. “For 2016, the […]
County supervisors laud nut grower, farm manager
The Madera County Board of Supervisors honored AgriLand Farming Company Inc. this week with a proclamation for its ongoing community service and business leadership. In making the proclamation, AgriLand was called “one of the great institutions of Madera County.” Board members also noted that AgriLand stands out for its efforts to provide a successful, healthy […]
Stallions host first Unified matches
Madera South hosted the first County/Metro Athletic Conference Unified soccer matches on Wednesday in Memorial Stadium. Teams from Madera, Madera South, Bullard-Fresno and Edison-Fresno played in the first matches. All four teams gathered at midfield after the matches concluded. Unofficially, Madera South defeated Bullard 10-5 and Madera defeated Edison 8-6. Antonio Guzman, Luis Tijero and […]
Sanger proves too much for Coyotes
Things were looking bright for the Madera Coyote boys water polo team after tying the score midway through the second period against the Sanger Apaches. However, Sanger closed the first half with three goals, including one as the time ran out for a 6-3 lead. The Apaches then closed out the game outscoring Madera 5-2 […]
Coyotes battle tough in loss to Sanger
Madera Coyotes girls water polo coach Erik Baymiller found out he lost the use of one of his top players to a concussion in a week they were to face two Div. I teams, but his team battled in a 10-4 loss to the Sanger Apaches on Tuesday in McAlister Pool. Baymiller lost Emily Goertzen […]